HR Happy Hour Show

Launched in 2009, The HR Happy Hour Media Network is hosted by Steve Boese and Trish Steed. We have a range of shows focused on Human Resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. We feature the longest continuously running internet radio show and podcast on all things HR and HCM.

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Our shows

HR Happy Hour

At Work in America

The Workplace Minute

H3 LIVE

HR Means Business

The Play by Play

System of Record

HR Connection

Latest episodes

AI Data Centers and the Communities Asked to Host the Future

Tech giants are racing to build massive server campuses, but at what cost to local residents? Dive into the AI data centers community impact to discover why the automated future might be putting a strain on resources without delivering the long-term jobs promised. Tech giants are racing to build massive server campuses, but at what cost to local residents? Dive into the AI data centers community impact to discover why the automated future might be putting a strain on resources without delivering the long-term jobs promised.

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Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New Challenges

On this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Lauren Thomas to discuss into the evolving landscape of global labor markets.

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The Sacred Cow Problem: When Founders Protect the Wrong People

For people managing HR in a company of 1–500 employees, sacred cows aren’t just frustrating — they’re destabilizing. This episode is about what happens when leadership protects the wrong person and HR is expected to clean it up.

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The Modern Job Search Is Breaking People’s Spirit

A new report from Glassdoor found that more than half of job seekers have paused their search to protect their mental health. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the growing crisis of job search burnout, the realities behind today’s labor market numbers, and the very real emotional and psychological toll that prolonged unemployment can create.

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